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Cairn Homes H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary2 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 revenue rose 60% year-on-year to €455.5 million, with 1,139 homes sold, also up 60% year-on-year.
Operating profit increased 75% to €74.8 million, and EPS grew 82% to 9.3 cent.
Net debt reduced from €307.4 million to €194.5 million, with operating cash flow improving by €141 million year-on-year.
Interim dividend increased by 10% to 4.5 cent per share, and a €50 million share buyback program was announced.
Upgraded FY26 guidance: revenue of €1.08 billion, operating profit of €185 million, and ROE of 17%.
Financial highlights
Gross profit rose to €96.9 million (gross margin 21.3%), and operating margin improved to 16.4%.
Profit after tax increased 84% to €58.4 million.
Net asset value increased 13% to €860.3 million; NAV per share at 137c.
EBITDA increased 68% year-on-year to €78.6 million.
Forward sales pipeline of 5,020 units valued at €1.89 billion; WIP coverage 3.0x.
Outlook and guidance
Upgraded FY26 guidance: revenue €1.08 billion, operating profit €185 million, ROE 17%.
Strong visibility through a record order book into 2028 and robust forward sales.
Expect delivery of around 6,000 new homes between 2026 and 2027, with 3,200 in 2027.
Continued investment in platform, people, systems, innovation, and communities to drive sustainable growth.
Focus on capital recycling, maintaining low leverage, and enhancing shareholder returns.
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- Record H1 2024 growth, strong margins, and EUR 1.32bn order book drive robust outlook.CRNH1 2024
- Record revenue and profit growth driven by strong demand and a robust order book.CRNH2 2024
Next Cairn Homes earnings date
H2 20263 Mar, 2027
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Home Builder Cairn Homes PLC is based in Dublin, Ireland. The company was incorporated in 2014 and operates as a homebuilder in Ireland. It develops and sells residential properties. It is also involved in the rental of properties.